What Femco does

Femco Drain Technology B.V. is a Dutch-founded specialty manufacturer of proprietary oil drain plug valves and fluid management systems, established in 1983 and operating today as a privately held company through Femco Drain Technology B.V. in the Netherlands and Femco USA Inc. in Washington. The company designs and produces a portfolio of solid-brass valve-based drain plugs — Standard, Compact, Click Drain, Non-Drip, XL, and a Color-Coded Non-Drip variant — together with complementary drainers, clickers, sampling nipples, and aviation-grade aluminum specialty plugs for composite oil pans used on modern engines from Paccar (MX11/MX13), DAF (CF E6 / XF E6), MAN (D3876), Detroit Diesel, and Scania. The core technology is a dry-break valve system with valves in both plug and coupler that prevents fluid leakage during draining or filling, enabling oil changes reported as up to 8x faster than traditional drain bolts and as quick as 30 seconds when paired with evacuation units.

Femco monetizes almost exclusively through hardware sales across three distribution channels: a direct e-commerce storefront at femco.com, an authorized dealer network, and OEM pre-installation agreements with major heavy-duty truck manufacturers. Unit pricing ranges from roughly $14 for basic drainer accessories to $130 for higher-end clickers and adapters, with volume discounts available. The OEM channel is strategically significant — products are factory-installed as standard or optional equipment on Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo Trucks, DAF, MAN, and Detroit Diesel platforms — and underwrites brand credibility for downstream dealer and consumer sales. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, holds a limited lifetime warranty on its products, and maintains two principal offices (Mijdrecht, Netherlands as global HQ; Bothell, Washington for North America). No external funding, M&A, or leadership transitions are disclosed in available sources.

Name

Femco

Legal name

Femco Drain Technology B.V.

Website

https://femco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Femco is a privately held Dutch-founded manufacturer of proprietary oil drain plug valves and fluid management systems, selling direct-to-consumer, through dealers, and as OEM pre-installed equipment to heavy-duty truck makers including Paccar, Volvo, DAF, MAN, and Detroit Diesel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Oil Drain Plugs and Fluid Management Hardware

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912), Metal Valve Manufacturing (33291)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Valves & Auxiliary Components (for Pumps/Compressors) (IMAHANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI), Hydraulic, Pneumatic & Fluid Power Systems MRO (Cylinders, Pumps, Valves, Hoses) (TLAKAHAI)

Keywords

• Oil drain plugs
• Fluid management systems
• Drain valve technology
• Truck maintenance equipment
• Heavy machinery parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Duvall

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Oil Drain Plug Sales: Femco generates revenue primarily through the sale of proprietary oil drain plugs and valves. Products are sold in various series (Standard, Compact, Click Drain, Non-Drip) with different price points based on complexity and features. The company sells directly through its e-commerce platform and through dealer networks.
2. Accessories and Drainers: Sales of complementary drainers, clickers, couplers, and accessories that work with the main plug systems. Includes straight, 90-degree, and 45-degree angled drainers with brass hose attachments.
3. OEM Supply Agreements: Revenue from supplying oil drain plugs as pre-installed OEM options for truck manufacturers such as Peterbilt (Paccar), Kenworth, and Volvo Trucks. Products are specified and installed at vehicle manufacturing facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Femco designs, manufactures, and sells proprietary oil drain valve systems (Standard, Compact, Click Drain, and Non-Drip series) along with accessories such as drainers, clickers, couplers, and specialty plugs for composite oil pans. Products enable mess-free, tool-free, faster oil and fluid changes across trucks, heavy equipment, wind turbines, agricultural machinery, and industrial equipment, with OEM-approved installations by Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo Trucks, DAF, MAN, and Detroit Diesel.

Product overview

Femco Drain Technology is a specialized manufacturer of oil drain plugs and fluid management systems for vehicles, heavy equipment, and industrial machinery. The product portfolio centers on four core drain plug series: Standard (original tool-free design), Compact (low-profile for tight spaces), Click Drain (quick-connect for rapid draining with evacuation units), and Non-Drip (dry-break system for fully sealed, mess-free operation). The Non-Drip series includes Color-Coded variants for fluid identification and the Fluid Service Box for centralized multi-fluid management. Supporting accessories include LB and SB drainers in various configurations (straight, 45°, 90°), clickers for the Non-Drip system, and specialty plugs for composite oil pans (Paccar/DAF/MAN/Detroit Diesel and Scania). All products feature solid brass construction with dual O-rings and are backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. The company serves transport, energy, earth-moving, agriculture, and industrial sectors with OEM-approved solutions for major truck manufacturers including Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Volvo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Oil Drain Plug Femco's original tool-free oil drain plug with solid brass construction, dual O-rings, and dust cover. Compatible with LB drainers for spill-free gravity draining at engine temperature. Designed for trucks, vehicles, and equipment.
• Compact Oil Drain Plug

Quantifiable outcome

• 8x faster oil changes compared to traditional drain bolt methods when using Click Drain system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PaccarcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFemco Non-Drip plugs received official OEM approval from Paccar (parent company of Peterbilt and Kenworth). Products are offered as factory-installed options on Paccar engines including MX11 and MX13 models with composite oil pans. Femco developed specialized aluminum drain plugs specifically for Paccar's composite oil pan applications.
• Volvo TruckscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFemco oil drain plugs are now officially OEM-approved for Volvo Trucks in North America. This adds Volvo to Femco's growing list of trusted OEM partners in trucking, mining, construction, and agriculture sectors.
• DAF TruckscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFemco provides Non-Drip aluminum plugs designed for DAF CF E6 and XF E6 engines featuring composite oil pans, offering permanent replacement solutions for these engines.
• MAN Truck & BuscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFemco produces composite oil pan drain plugs compatible with MAN D3876 engines, providing aviation-grade aluminum solutions for these commercial vehicle applications.
• Detroit DieselcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerFemco's Composite Oil Pan Plug is designed for Detroit Diesel engines with composite oil pan configurations, offering reliable drainage solutions for these power units.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Denso: Major Tier-1 automotive supplier covering engine, thermal, and fluid management systems globally. Comparable as a broad incumbent with adjacent fluid-handling product offerings serving heavy-duty OEM customers similar to Femco's.
• Mahle: Global automotive parts manufacturer with strong presence in engine components, filtration, and thermal/fluid management. Comparable as a large incumbent serving OEMs (including commercial vehicle platforms) with adjacent fluid-handling products.
• Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control technologies leader with a deep fluid connectors and hose fitting portfolio (Parker Push-Lok, which Femco integrates into its Fluid Service Box). Comparable as a broad fluid power incumbent intersecting Femco's component category across many end markets.
• Continental Automotive: Global automotive supplier with engine, drivetrain, and aftermarket product lines serving commercial vehicle OEMs. Comparable as a broad incumbent whose commercial vehicle OEM relationships mirror Femco's go-to-market channels.
• Bosch Automotive: World's largest automotive supplier with broad coverage of vehicle components including fluid management and aftermarket parts. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could expand into Femco's category at scale.

Direct peers

• Stant Corporation: Automotive components specialist focused on caps, valves, and fluid system parts (fuel, oil, radiator). Directly comparable to Femco's valve-based oil drain plug products in terms of component category and OEM/aftermarket customer overlap.
• Dorman Products: Large North American automotive aftermarket parts manufacturer whose portfolio includes engine oil drain plugs, gaskets, and sealing components. Directly comparable to Femco on product category (engine drain/fluid service components) and channel mix (aftermarket + OEM-adjacent).
• Standard Motor Products: Aftermarket automotive parts manufacturer covering engine management, fuel, and fluid-handling components. Comparable to Femco as a multi-line vehicle component supplier serving professional installers and fleets through similar distribution channels.
• Lisle Corporation: Specialty tools and equipment manufacturer for automotive maintenance, repair, and fluid service. Comparable to Femco in serving professional mechanics and fleet maintenance with purpose-built fluid-handling tools (drainers, evacuators, fluid service equipment).
• Gates Industrial: Manufacturer of industrial and automotive hoses, hose fittings, and fluid power components. Comparable to Femco's drainer-with-hose and clicker product lines, and to its fluid connector focus in heavy-duty vehicle applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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